Hullavator Storage

When not in use do you remove and store the top section and leave just the base attached to your vehicle or do you just leave it locked and secured on your vehicle at all times?

Thanks,
Antonio

Antonio,  I remove them and leave the base attached to my load bars.  The Hullivators are pretty heavy and not too aerodynamic and would likely reduce mileage.  I think they would probably create a lot of wind noise too.  I don't even keep my load bars on the roof unless I'm transporting a yak.  The other reason to remove them, is to protect the fabric portion of the cradles from sun and rain damage.   They're really easy to hook onto the load bars once you have done it a few times.  I store the locking pins in the fabric cradles, so I won't lose them.  I just tuck one end of the pin into the top of the opening in the fabric cradle cover.

If you remove the base from the load bars, be sure to mark the positions with tape so that you know exactly where to reattach them to the load bars. Having said that, my cradle pads lasted for 5-6 years before starting to deteriorate. I leave my racks (locked) on the truck although sometimes it means I can't park in some parking garages due to height clearance.

I take off the entire bar they are connected too, which is easy on my Thule rack, just press in the button and slide down the latch thing to hold it, then go to the other side and pop the second button, and its off!  Takes me like 2-3 mins and the whole rack is off.